Viticulture Intern - South Okanagan & Similkameen
About the role
#BeExtraordinary
At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
Come join us this season! The Viticulture Intern will perform regular visits to contracted vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions, assisting the Viticulture & Grower Relations teams with seasonal various data collection including vineyard scouting for vine health monitoring, crop estimates, sampling for nutrition monitoring, potential ongoing trials and grape maturity sampling.
What this teammate will be responsible for -
- Assist the Grower Relations team with field scouting for phenology and various vineyard issues, as well as various data collection in APL contracted vineyards
- Assist the Viticulture team with the crop estimation process and sampling for nutrient analysis
- Perform vineyard maturity sampling at harvest
- Provide support to the Estate vineyard Team on ongoing projects as needed.
- Provide logistical support at harvest as needed.Understand and follow all safety protocols
The skills, experience and knowledge this teammate will bring -
- Vitiiculture or Plant Science coursework required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong Computer skills, including Excel and Word, GIS software experience a plus.
- Wine Industry experience a plus.
- Must be a self-starter with strong work ethic - this position involves working independently for extended periods of time with expectations to remain on task.
- Good communication skills - verbal and written.
- Valid drivers license
- This position involves long drives. A vehicle will be provided.
What this teammate will be offered -
- Competitive hourly wage: $20-25/hr
As this role requires operating a vehicle as part of the job responsibilities, any offer made is contingent on successful completion of a Driver's Abstract.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation: Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email people.culture@andrewpeller.com
Equal Opportunity Employment: At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Not the right fit? Search for Viticulture Intern jobs in Oliver, BC
About Andrew Peller Limited
Through executing our vision to Pour Extraordinary into Everyday Life, we have grown to become Canada’s largest premium wine producer. In addition to a robust portfolio of wine brands that includes Peller Estates, Trius, and Wayne Gretzky, Andrew Peller Limited also produces, markets, and sells spirits, craft beer, ciders, seltzers and products for the home-based winemaking enthusiast. The company’s estate properties host thousands of guests each year and are regularly recognized within the tourism and hospitality industry for their best-in-class wine and dining experiences.
Almost a century after his family arrived here, Andrew Peller’s vision of creating a European-like wine culture in Canada continues to flourish. Andrew Peller Limited has grown and evolved to become Canada’s largest publicly traded wine producer.
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Viticulture Intern - South Okanagan & Similkameen
About the role
#BeExtraordinary
At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
Come join us this season! The Viticulture Intern will perform regular visits to contracted vineyards in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions, assisting the Viticulture & Grower Relations teams with seasonal various data collection including vineyard scouting for vine health monitoring, crop estimates, sampling for nutrition monitoring, potential ongoing trials and grape maturity sampling.
What this teammate will be responsible for -
- Assist the Grower Relations team with field scouting for phenology and various vineyard issues, as well as various data collection in APL contracted vineyards
- Assist the Viticulture team with the crop estimation process and sampling for nutrient analysis
- Perform vineyard maturity sampling at harvest
- Provide support to the Estate vineyard Team on ongoing projects as needed.
- Provide logistical support at harvest as needed.Understand and follow all safety protocols
The skills, experience and knowledge this teammate will bring -
- Vitiiculture or Plant Science coursework required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong Computer skills, including Excel and Word, GIS software experience a plus.
- Wine Industry experience a plus.
- Must be a self-starter with strong work ethic - this position involves working independently for extended periods of time with expectations to remain on task.
- Good communication skills - verbal and written.
- Valid drivers license
- This position involves long drives. A vehicle will be provided.
What this teammate will be offered -
- Competitive hourly wage: $20-25/hr
As this role requires operating a vehicle as part of the job responsibilities, any offer made is contingent on successful completion of a Driver's Abstract.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation: Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email people.culture@andrewpeller.com
Equal Opportunity Employment: At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Not the right fit? Search for Viticulture Intern jobs in Oliver, BC
About Andrew Peller Limited
Through executing our vision to Pour Extraordinary into Everyday Life, we have grown to become Canada’s largest premium wine producer. In addition to a robust portfolio of wine brands that includes Peller Estates, Trius, and Wayne Gretzky, Andrew Peller Limited also produces, markets, and sells spirits, craft beer, ciders, seltzers and products for the home-based winemaking enthusiast. The company’s estate properties host thousands of guests each year and are regularly recognized within the tourism and hospitality industry for their best-in-class wine and dining experiences.
Almost a century after his family arrived here, Andrew Peller’s vision of creating a European-like wine culture in Canada continues to flourish. Andrew Peller Limited has grown and evolved to become Canada’s largest publicly traded wine producer.